Final Score: Cardinals 5 - Pirates 3
Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 7:05 PM ET

Cardinals @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
60-51 Rating 1513
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
57%
43%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.7
Pirates
45-64 Rating 1423
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Pirates
All-time wins 349 316
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.5 4.3
Last meeting 6 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Pirates
Games played 111 109
Avg runs scored 4.4 4.1
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.5
Win percentage 54% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 51% 53%